Obtaining Citizenship And A Passport

Introduction:

Uruguay does not offer a fast track to citizenship through an investment or payment programme.  Neither is it possible to get a passport without really living here for quite a long time. But if you are prepared to make that commitment it is easy to get. The one size fits all regime is set out in Article 75 of the Constitution.

Requirements:

1. Anybody who has obtained permanent residence status can apply for citizenship after three years if they have other family members with them in Uruguay or after five years if they are on their own. The time period for citizenship starts to run when one begins to live in Uruguay, not from the time permanent residence status is granted.